Kit Fail Part 2

   Sorry for the delay on part 2 of this Mother's Day layout. This time I used the right side of the sketch from Scrap Our Stash and the elements for the challenge. 

    Here is the reveal, I am sorry again for the fuzzy photo. It has been a while since I photographed layouts so I am a little rusty.

Supplies: pattern paper (Pebble Inc., Echo Park Paper Co., and Crate Paper, die cuts (Echo Park Paper Co., and Studio G), stickers (Echo Park Paper, Co., Fancy Pants Designs, A Beautiful Mess, and Carta Bella), sequins (SpiegelMom Scraps),flair (Pretty Little Studio), washi tape (The Paper Studio)

   This is a summer sequin mix that I have had for a couple of years, I am still in love with it. 

   

   Here are the left and right side pages together. 

Kit Fail Part 1

   I know that the post title seems a little odd since I am sharing a layout but the whole thing is all about the subscription kit from Echo Park. I was going to use nothing but the items from the kit on Mother's Day layout but I then remember that I already bought some paper a couple of months ago with the holiday in mind. 

   Anyways, today I will be sharing half of the double page layout that I created for the Scrap Our Stash June challenge. 

   As you can see I created with the left side of the sketch, added numbers and used a subtle polka dot pattern paper and doily. 

Supplies: pattern paper (American Crafts, Pebble Inc., Echo Park Paper Co., and Crate Paper, die cuts (Echo Park Paper Co., and Studio G), stickers (American Crafts, Echo Park Paper, Co., Fancy Pants Designs, Crate Paper and Carta Bella), sequins (SpiegelMom Scraps), die (Heidi Swapp), embossing folder (Project Life), washi tape (The Paper Studio)

   I couldn't resist adding a little sprinkle of sequins. 

Independence Day Layout

   Do you know that Scrapbook & Cards Today has a monthly sketch challenge?  This month was a layout sketch from Page Maps. 

   I created this fun 4th of July page. This year I wasn't in the mode of taking a lot of photos so I just had a couple of pics so this sketch was perfect. 

 I used an assortment of die cuts from Pretty Little Studio, Elle's Studio, Studio G, My Mind's Eye, and Jillibean Soup.

   Here is a closer look.

The washi tape is from Hobby Lobby's seasonal themed collection.

Monochromatic It's Your Day Card

I usually stay away from monochromatic challenges but I fell in love with the look when I knew I had enough stuff in my stash that used my favorite color. I ended up creating this card for the My Favorite Things "Camp Create".

   Here is my take on it. 

 Supplies: cardstock (Canvas Home Basics and American Crafts), watercolor crayon (Faber-Castell), embossing folders (American Crafts and Project Life), embossing machine (Sizzix), doily (Doodlebug Designs), sequins (SpiegleMom Scraps), stamps (My Favorite Things and Sizzix), die (Sizzix) manual die cutter (Spellbinders) and punches (EK Success), ink (Tsukineko and Umbrella Crafts), washi tape (Studio G)

   Here are some closer looks. 

   I love all the texture on this card.

Relaxing Fun 1968 - SBC Trend

This month's trend we are taking a closer look at over at Scrapbook Challenges is the ever popular Nautical. 

   I created this cute nautical page with some old papers that I have had in my stash for years. I love how they work with these old photos of when my cousin and mom were little. 

Supplies: cardstock (American Crafts and Cosmo Cricket), pattern paper (Cosmo Cricket), twine (Timeless Twine), electronic die cutter, cartridge and software (Provo Craft), flair (Studio G), sequins (Fancy Pants), mist (Heidi Swapp), tab folder (Webster's Pages), stitching template (American Crafts) doily (Doodlebug Designs), and decorative cutting blade (EK Success).

   I am loving outline the diecut titles I do with the Cricut. I just take a .05 pen from Project Life and trace the word. It adds a nice depth to a flat title. The "fun" was stitched with twine and I fussy cut that little anchor from the pattern paper. 

   I love the little scatter of sequins and splatter of mist is the corner. It reminds me of splashing in the water, so perfect for this page.

You're Invited - CCB

   This week over at Canvas Corp. Brands blog the creative crew members are sharing easy to mass produce invitations. These cards are ones that you wouldn't mind creating 50.
   Mine you just need a few supplies. You could get 6-8 cards out of two sheets of pattern paper. In other words, cost is very reasonable.

Supplies from Canvas Corp Brands:

Greeting Cards Kraft with Canvas (4 count)

White and Kraft Lace

Poses and Reflections Gypsy Moments

Paper Tape: Postale (3 rolls)

Gypsy Moments Tags: To & From Assorted (10pcs)

Other:

Stamp ink (Memento)

Stamp (Studio G)

Doilies (Doodlebug Designs)

   Click on collage to get a closer look at my process. 

Step 1: Adhere pattern paper with liquid glue to card front.

Step 2: Adhere doily.

Step 3: Fussy cut out one of the vintage polaroids, apply the paper tape to the bottom and adhere to card.

Step 4: Stamp sentiment onto tag and adhere.

Step 5: To decorate the envelope just adhere the paper tape to the flap of the envelopes. 

Here is the finish product. Simple to create but they look stunning as if they did take a long time.

Thanks for dropping by and be sure to head over to the Canvas Corp Brands blog to see what the whole crew created for this challenge.  

Full House Challenge - SBC

   This week's challenge over at Scrapbook Challenges is a "Full House" theme. I am in love with this challenge's items it focused on. 

   Here are the items

   I used all the items and it made me realize I need to dust of my stamps off more for my layouts. 

Supplies: cardstock (The Paper Studio), pattern paper (Crate Paper), stickers (American Crafts and October Afternoon), flair (Studio G), twine (Timeless Twine), tag (Pebbles Inc.), stamp (Studio Calico), ink (Close To My Heart), mask (Studio Calico), mists (Tattered Angels) and electronic die cut machine, cartridge and design software (Provo Craft)

   Here are some closeups.  The title for this page came from my friend Christy who provided me a link to Peter Pan quotes.  I thought the quote "All children except one, grow up" was perfect with this photo of my mom when she was in a Peter Pan production. 

 
   I used stamp ink close to the same as the mist to make a subtle design.

   The tag is a pocket tag that holds the journaling for this page.  I used the 3x4 journaling card as filler behind the photo.